Rough and Tumble – The History of Human Stupidity

Founded in 1994, Rough and Tumble is an
ensemble theater company based in Berkeley, California. Its mission
includes providing “our community with professionally-produced comedy
executed with precision, grace and plenty of nerve.” Rough and Tumble
commissioned acclaimed Neo-Futurist Andy Bayiates to create an original
work “The History of Human Stupidity.” In it five character-narrators
define human stupidity, which according to director Cliff Mayotte, is
“harder than you think.” 11B photographed two rehearsals – including a
dress rehearsal on the cusp of opening night. It seemed fitting to
render the former in black and white and the latter with color with
black and white. Which may or may not be a stupid move to begin with.